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Fish and chip van for parties in Gallowstree Common, Reading
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Gallowstree Common and Reading, frying fresh at your venue.
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement parties
Book the van in Gallowstree Common
Perfect for your party in Gallowstree Common
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Birthday parties
- Street parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Children’s parties
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (2.6 miles south-west) and Greys Court (2.8 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
Party fish and chip van in Gallowstree Common, fried fresh
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. Whether it’s get-togethers with old friends and children’s parties, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
A country party near Gallowstree Common is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch once service starts. Midsummer parties in Gallowstree Common stay bright until about 9:25pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure the van can park legally
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
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What affects the price in Gallowstree Common
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- Access and parking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Gallowstree Common? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Gallowstree Common
Is Gallowstree Common too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What do children eat?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Gallowstree Common?
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Gallowstree Common
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Party venues around Gallowstree Common
Gallowstree Common is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We serve parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Gallowstree Common and the surrounding area. Gallowstree Common is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we bring the van.
For party guests on the train, Tilehurst station is about 3.3 miles away. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Parties anywhere in RG4 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your party is on Reades Lane, Hearns Lane and Horsepond Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Cane End (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles north-west), Stoke Row (2 miles north), Checkendon (3 miles north-west) and Woodcote (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). The countryside around Gallowstree Common includes Hartslock.
- Schools near Gallowstree Common include The Warwick School (0.6 miles south-east) and Kidmore End Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Reformation pub (within half a mile west)
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch